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verb
1 assent or agree to a demand, request, or treaty
2 assume an office or position
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brandish

verb
wave or flourish (something, esp. a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement.
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comprise

verb
consist of; be made up of
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deft

adjective
neatly skillful and quick in one's movements
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destitute

adjective
without the basic necessities of life
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explicit

adjective
stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
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extirpate

verb
root out and destroy completely
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inopportune

adjective
occurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time
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ironic

adjective
using or characterized by irony
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musty

adjective
having a stale, moldy, or damp smell
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officious

adjective
assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, esp. with regard to petty or trivial matters
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ominous

adjective
giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious
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pinnacle

noun
a high, pointed piece of rock
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premeditated

verb
think out or plan (an action, esp. a crime) beforehand
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rampant

adjective
1 (esp. of something unwelcome or unpleasant) flourishing or spreading unchecked
2 [ usu. postpositive ] Heraldry (of an animal) represented standing on one hind foot with its forefeet in the air (typically in profile, facing the dexter (left) side, with right hind foot and tail raised, unless otherwise specified)
3 Architecture (of an arch) springing from a level of support at one height and resting on the other support at a higher level
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solace

noun
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
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stately

adjective
having a dignified, unhurried, and grand manner; majestic in manner and appearance
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supple

adjective
bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible
verb
make more flexible
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